peter_s
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| Berning ZH-270 Replacement I must digress, and I think I'll get alot of flack for this, but wrt to the ZH-270, I don't see what all the hubbub is (bub). I had one about 7 years ago, with the NOS tubes, and I felt that it sounded way too forward and aggressive. I heard it on... | |
| Connecting a remote server to a high end system Depends if you are using MAC or PC. If I had alot of time, I would reburn all of my music to FLAC using Exact Audio Copy. You want something that will store tags, and WAV format isn't too good for that. If I were using MAC, I might just reburn to ... | |
| What do you think about Magnepans 3.6R for me If you get Maggies, make sure to get the after market Mye stands. They will tighten up your bass and overall detail considerably. Best, Peter | |
| Connecting a remote server to a high end system In my experience so far, Apple Lossless has problems. If you burn in itunes, there is some minor loss in quality. I wouldn't have believed this, and have burned thousands of CD's in lossless - but listening tests do not lie. I've heard that the ne... | |
| High WAF, simple, integrated amplifier Look for a used peachtree decco at the $400 or $500 level. Very nice design, does all you ask and more. | |
| sand versus shot in speaker stands You could always look for a well drilling supply place and get colorado silica sand of a given size range. You can get aquarium size sand in a sack, and it will not hold moisture and clump. | |
| Reliable Tube Tester for 6H30 Tubes? Mechans, do you mean like this:http://www.alltubetesters.com/sales.htmI think it's a foregone conclusion that if you buy a used tube tester, you will have to sink considerable $$ into it to get it working up to snuff. My hickock 533a has been upgr... | |
| Speaker Ideas upto $2500 I think the Acoustic Zen Adagios are nice for the money. I also like the Harbeth Compact 7's. Good luck on your search. | |
| Need Expert Help for a Gift Guys - the Wadia is only good if it's attached to a good DAC. It doesn't have a DAC built in. She needs to determine if he already has a DAC, and if not, he'll have to get one. Maybe that's why it's the perfect present, cuz he can go shopping too! | |
| Compact 7ES-3 Huge increase. A wonderful speaker. Ultimately, you may want more power, but see how it sounds. | |
| Audible Illusions Preamp I've head the VTL in my system (2.5), and while not super 3D, it gets the timing and the rhythm right and the music comes through well. I would choose it above the 3a for sure. I've heard the 5.5 is even better. | |
| Audible Illusions Preamp Honestly, I felt that the 3a lacked dynamics. Try it out see what you think. I think you could do better, but I'm not sure what to recommend at that price point. | |
| Totem Signature Ones with ML 33H LOL! | |
| LSA 1 Signatures-- Anyone had a chance to listen? I've heard them twice, both times at shows, and have been quite impressed both times. Very musical, great balance of all the compromises speakers must make. Enjoy. | |
| Recommended crossovers for Maggie 20.1s I had the Marchand solid state, which was just OK. I suspect the Bryston is better, and the Pass Labs is better than that if you have the $$$. I haven't hear the tube Marchand. I ended up with a 2-way custom Xover made by Tom Tutay. It wasn't chea... |